Cortimax 6 MG Tablet

Cortimax tablet is a part of a class of drugs called corticosteroids (steroids). It is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis and asthma. The drug restricts the release of some chemicals in the body that result in inflammation, treating the above mentioned health conditions.

A few precautions need to be taken before starting a course of this drug. Make sure that you inform your doctor about your medical history, including details about allergies and any health problems that you have.

• Rheumatoid Arthritis

• Asthma

• Allergy

• Increased Appetite

• Frequent Urge To Urinate

• Facial Swelling

• Cough

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The effect of this medicine will last for a duration of 4 to 8 hours and gets excreted from the body through urine and faeces.

• What is the onset of action?

  The peak effect of this medicine can be observed in 1.5 to 2 hours after oral dose.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  This medicine is not recommended for pregnant women.

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit forming tendency has been reported.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  This medicine is not recommended for breastfeeding women.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Cortimax 6 MG Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Enzocort 6 MG Tablet

  Alkem Laboratories Ltd

• Advacort 6 MG Tablet

  Abbott Healthcare Pvt. Ltd

• Eldocort 6 MG Tablet

  Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Defsure 6 MG Tablet

  Zuventus Healthcare Ltd

• Rednisol 4 MG Tablet

  Leeford Healthcare

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  The missed dose should be taken as soon possible. It is advisable to skip the missed dose if it's already time for your next scheduled dose.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of overdose.

This medication belongs to glucocorticoids. It works by acting on glucocorticoid receptor and inhibits the chemical substances that cause inflammation and allergic reaction

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Alcohol

  Alcohol

  Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

• Interaction with Lab Test

  Lab

  Information not available.

• Interaction with Medicine

  Medicine

  This medication interacts with Carbamazepine, Ketoconazole and others.

• Interaction with Food

  Food

  Information not available.

• Interaction with Disease

  Disease

  This medication interacts with Diabetes.